Men
Midnight in Paris
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Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. In its opening, the top notes unfold leather, bergamot, Amalfi lemon, holly, and rosemary. The heart reveals tea, styrax, and valley lily, while the base settles on tonka bean, incense, benzoin, almond, and amber.
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Thank you; you’ll be the reason I finally get this fragrance. I’ve been longing for it for some time, so I’ll buy it as soon as possible to enjoy this magical scent.
Excellent perfume for winter, dates, and the night, especially when they coincide. I tried wearing it during the day and it overwhelmed me, just as in summer at night or with friends. The most prominent scent is incense, closely followed by tonka bean and leather, the latter two tied. The trail is moderate, inviting closeness. Longevity is prolonged, even persisting until dawn. As for the price? Another great advantage: it cost me the equivalent of $20 USD (with the exchange rate in Mexico) and is worth every cent. Hard to find physically in Mexico, but affordable online. A jewel that enchants both the wearer and those around them.
Midnight in Paris is a discreet oriental that opens with a potent tea note, then sweetens and drifts towards absolute boredom and mediocrity. The trail is non-existent; it clings to the skin and disappears over time. It tries not to offend anyone until it becomes insignificant. Boring, discreet, no one will smell it… but it is cheap.
Without a doubt, it’s an elegant perfume, a French jewel. Its notes and longevity are incredible; anyone saying it’s soft and flavourless has never owned one. It’s similar to Dior Pour Homme but better finished, and those tea and rosemary notes give it elegance.
I like it. It opens with a citrus note, more lemon than bergamot, accompanied by leather. The tea softens the leather before the base notes come in. The incense is light, but the benzoin, tonka bean, almond, and amber sweeten the blend, bringing it close to gourmand; it reminds me of chocolate. It could be unisex. Best for autumn and winter, during the day but more suited to evening. Longevity is durable, with a moderate trail.
After several months, I finally received my order and was eager for it. I applied it yesterday, and it’s an excellent perfume, nothing to envy from big brands like Dior Homme Intense or The One by Dolce & Gabbana. I like sweet and masculine perfumes, and although many say it’s unisex, it dries down sweet yet masculine, probably thanks to the leather note. Up close, I can still smell it after more than 12 hours. I haven’t tried it with my girlfriend yet to check the trail, but I detected it around me for over 8 hours. If you have the chance to get it and like this type of perfume, you won’t regret it. I got it for $22 for the 75ml bottle, which I think is the largest. Also, it’s one of the prettiest bottles I own. Hope this helps.
Although I don’t own it yet, I tried it yesterday. It’s hard to find in perfumeries, but I saw the beautiful design, went in, and gave it a go. The opening notes didn’t take to me at first, but then it became a sweet yet not overly so, sensual and lovely fragrance. It has tea and a delicious powdery scent that I can still smell today. Longevity is excellent, over 10 hours, with a moderate trail. It’s one of the most beautiful designs; it reminds me of Bulgari Black, both romantic and delicious, but without that burnt rubber smell in the Black that I love. It met my expectations; the only downside is that here in the DR it’s expensive, and I don’t trust buying perfumes online due to the risk of fakes or loss of essence, but I’ll definitely buy it soon.
The most striking feature is that gorgeous midnight blue bottle, round like a telescope lens, with steel accents and a star map of Paris. It starts with energetic citrus and tea that doesn’t last long, then settles into a soft, balsamic suede leather that’s sweet, smoky, and incense-laden with a well-executed almond touch. The longevity is decent for a designer scent, but the trail is very soft and weak, especially for an EDP. It evolves little and can get boring. The tea note leaves a dry, industrial plastic aftertaste that isn’t flattering, though it’s balanced by that sweet suede-on-skin scent. Bottle: 8.5, fragrance: 6.
The design is top-notch, but the fragrance itself is barely noticeable. It’s a unisex floral with incense, and in my opinion, I wouldn’t wear it because the scent fades too quickly. Scent 5/10, projection 3/10, design 10/10.
Bought it blind and have no regrets; the opening is the best part, but it becomes a bit monotonous later and lacks punch on the leather. I wouldn’t repurchase, but it’s worth the price, especially for that stunning bottle.
This perfume projects easily in winter or autumn and at night. It’s a delight. Here in my country it’s expensive, and experts say the price will rise. There would be other options to look for, such as the Man in Black EDP by Bvulgari, at least that’s what’s being discussed.
In the 16th century, King Charles IX of France had a brilliant idea: he gave valley lilies to court ladies to celebrate spring. His mother, Catherine de’ Medici, the most powerful woman in Europe, already used muguet in Florence thanks to her perfumer Renato Bianco. Nowadays, on May 1st, it’s still tradition in France to give muguet for luck. And Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels smells like that Renaissance court, where Michelangelo’s balance mixes with Botticelli’s delicacy. Its blue bottle with stars recalls ‘The Birth of Venus’, the goddess emerging from the sea in pastel tones. Although the description says citrus and herbs which I don’t notice, this perfume is pure sweetness, creaminess, and the richness of flowers and nuts. It smells of muguet, honey, vanilla, iris, amber, patchouli, tonka bean, and almond. The benzoin note gives it an incredible balsamic touch. It’s one of the most beautiful scents I’ve tried: medium trail but high longevity, leaving a softness for the next day. Scent: I love it / Trail: medium / Longevity: high / Performance: high / Use: very versatile.
I bought it because of the good reviews and because it’s a collector’s item, as it’s discontinued. It’s an interesting and subtle fragrance with leather, incense, and sweet notes. The longevity and trail are decent and moderate. I like it, but I expected something less subtle; I’m used to perfumes with more presence. This one is there and you’re dressed, but it doesn’t stand out. Ideal for dinners or intimate moments in enclosed places. Scent 7, longevity 7, projection 3, design 8. I only recommend it if you like subtle scents.
The MIP bottle is a bargain, beautiful inside and out. If I had to define it in one word: ‘pretty’. It’s 100% unisex, with lots of leather, incense, and a sweet, powdery touch that lingers. I have the EDT and on my skin it lasts over 10 hours with a decent trail. The only drawback is that it’s not very versatile: only for winter, night, or formal events. In the heat, it becomes a disaster, but in its place, it’s a beauty.
To sum up: the bottle is a 10, but the scent… a 5. It smells like an old lady to me.
Guys, my review of ‘Midnight in Paris’: contrary to what the name suggests, I don’t think it’s for the night. I suggest it for sunny days in spring, summer, and autumn. Most ‘fresh’ perfumes are like a rush of straw: with little heat they release all their scent at once, project at 100%, and then vanish without a trace, meaning they ‘burn out’. But ‘Midnight in Paris’ is magical, like the Phoenix: it dies and is reborn in the heat of your skin, repeating itself for 6 to 8 hours, and lasts on clothes for the next day. That’s why I suggest it for hot days; it activates with sweat, it’s astonishing. At first, it’s dense and a bit overwhelming, but the second phase is the one that lasts longest; it’s the Phoenix because the molecules regenerate and refuse to leave. In this phase, I perceive tea and citrus; although fruit isn’t mentioned, I swear it has it or something that makes it cheerful and energising. Something curious: it reminds me of the scent of Bubble Gummers (the most childish shoes) from my childhood, so I feel young and happy. The third phase is the same as the second but with less intensity; I thought I would find the prominent leather here, but I never perceived it. Anyway, it will be in my TOP list next year. It’s a pity it’s discontinued; I’ve already ordered a refill. The bottle is one of the most beautiful, with colours evoking twilight and its constellations make ‘Midnight in Paris’ a work of art in every aspect.
Thanks to a friend of the blog, I got to wear this perfume for the first time. The truth is, I like it; I find it delicate and discreet, suitable for personal enjoyment as I think the projection is soft-to-moderate (I’m not sure if it increases if applied heavily). I particularly enjoy that sensation of a cloud of vanilla and leather, which I detect quite well. It’s a subtle fragrance; if someone gets very close, they might smell it, so for a date or a romantic walk, it seems perfect. It intrigued me, and I’d like to try it more intensely to see how it really performs.
A regular fragrance in an excellent bottle. I find it extremely boring and nothing original. I never bought the full bottle as I thought it was mediocre; if I had to make an analogy, it’s like a very commercial glass of rosé wine that tastes good but we’ve tried it so much that it becomes tiresome. If anyone misses it, I recommend Bvlgari Black; that one is truly original. 60/100 RSLG: Bvlgari Black, any fragrance with a tonka bean note.
To start with, the bottle is fantastic, probably the best in my collection, and considering the quality inside, it’s an absolute bargain. Like many, I find it soft, warm, sweet, and powdery, emitting that vanilla essence from the tonka bean. It’s comforting and relaxing. Simply perfect; for me, it’s like a sweeter version of Bvlgari Black with a rubber note. It’s easy to wear, slightly elegant and romantic; at first, it reminded me quite a bit of Armani Code. It’s a true masterpiece by Olivier Polge. You can detect the leather, benzoin, and incense. It’s sweet, powdery, and very pleasant. Ideal for the office and for daytime wear.
Midnight in Paris is glamour in a bottle. Beautiful bottle, a fragrance that doesn’t shout but whispers sweet words to the beloved. It’s a stroll through the streets of the city of love under the stars with that special person who stops time. Softly creamy, it lasts hours, with a delicate but present trail, evolving well to a notable balance. A romantic, well-crafted scent, magnetic for confident people. If you like dusty orientals, buy it now; soon the price will be unattainable.
Spartaco, I couldn’t agree more; it happened exactly to me. I had a bottle and, despite all the praise, the low price, and being a compulsive buyer, I didn’t buy it. It seemed similar to La Nuit de l’homme but with a ‘burnt’ smell. It also reminded me of Bvlgari Black, which I never liked. I respect those who like it; as for me, I like almost everything, though some not from the start but after several opportunities, but this is definitely not for me. PS: This might be sacrilege, but I’m experiencing the same thing with Dior Homme Parfum, though in this case I did buy it and gave it several chances. Cheers.
I’d been hearing nothing but praise for ‘Midnight in Paris’ for years until I finally succumbed to the hype. It might be my own fault, as the note pyramid is quite clear. Once I tried it, I simply didn’t like it; it repelled me. A tonka with a sweet, rusty undertone takes over the composition from start to finish. If there is leather, it tastes of tonka. The same applies to the incense. It seemed cloying, burnt, and reminiscent of an air freshener or a party fragrance in the style of the thousand lines from CH or Angel Men. Rather than Paris at night, it reminded me of Las Vegas.
Good morning, I’ve had it for about seven years and only now am I getting to know it properly. Let’s agree that I’ve always liked it, but it’s now that I’ve found love for it. It’s not one of those that drives you crazy from the start, but it’s a beautiful fragrance, one of the best from Van Cleef.
Midnight in Paris is one of my favourites and now that it’s discontinued, I only use it on special occasions. It’s ideal for going out for the first time with your partner; it never fails me. It’s mysterious, sensual, and romantic. It’s an oriental where you first feel excellent quality leather and incense (giving the sensation of a woman’s wallet), then the tea appears to soften it, followed by the tonka bean that adds sweetness. It has excellent longevity, lasting all day and lingering on shirts. The trail is moderate, noticeable easily for the first three hours. The bottle is a work of art worthy of collectors. It’s discontinued and the price will rise. If you find one, I highly recommend it.
I feel a bit disappointed. I find it more ‘chocolatey’ and less elegant than Dior Homme. The scent is great; it’s like a Dior Homme without the iris, replaced by leather and incense, but there’s a note at the bottom I don’t like; it smells like glue or resin, perhaps it’s the benzoin. The bottle is spectacular, but the fragrance isn’t for me. Still, I give it 7.5/10; it’s very good.
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If you’re looking for the perfect fragrance for a first date, this is the option. Midnight in Paris is soft, sweet, and subtle leather that evokes passion and intimacy. Its trail isn’t high, but it conveys confidence and seeks closeness. It’s discontinued; keep the bottle well, as in a year it will sell for gold. Fortunately, I found one at a good price and I’ll keep it. I tried it thanks to the kindness of Jerry Drake.
I found it in Uruguay; I love it. I feel like a romantic fragrance, ideal for wearing at night on a date.
From the very first whiff, I felt I had found a lost treasure. It is a masterpiece: subtle, refined, and full of luxurious details, from the bottle to the conquering scent. It begins citrusy and warm with incense, evolving into a mature, sober leather that leaves a wonderful trail. The blend of leather and amber gives an unforgettable warmth for the evening, but the citrus notes and fresh rosemary make it perfect for fresh days. Sweet without being cloying, thanks to the nutmeg and tonka bean, it is versatile, sophisticated, and elegant. Ideal for dates or special events. It lasts about four hours with a unique trail. It evokes a conquering yet kind instinct, enjoying a perfect night under the stars.
This used to be my go-to fragrance for going out with my girlfriend; that smoky vanilla she absolutely adored. What memories… I still keep the empty bottle. It’s a shame it’s no longer being made; it was a true balm, the best from Van Cleef & Arpels, very romantic.
Last night, I swapped my spring-summer perfume arsenal for the autumn-winter one (I’m on the cold, rain, and storm team). And I came back to Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels and how exquisite it looks on my shelf and on my skin. Van Cleef has given us only three great masculine jewels so far (my apologies to lovers of the bland Zanzibar): the classic For Men and its almost raw leather, tamed only by flowers and spices (a proper old-school); the irresistible Tsar, an enveloping and timeless potion of spices, flowers, and woods; and Midnight in Paris, perhaps the most modern and friendly of the three, but as could not be otherwise, they discontinued it. As happens in many movies, these stories do not always have happy endings. I have never been to Paris, nor even stepped foot on the old continent, but it is impossible for me not to associate this perfume with the Woody Allen film and the long walks Owen Wilson takes along the Seine in a delirious unfolding, searching for a meaning to his sudden and distorted reality… and I’ll leave it there to avoid spoilers. I like to think that Midnight was created for chronic nocturnal people. Wingless and harmless vampires who love to live a bit in reverse, and more than ever today in a world where almanacs and clocks are becoming increasingly vague. It is a very balanced oriental and nothing bestial. In its opening, it offers a very ‘polite’ leather, blended so perfectly that it even ends up pleasing even the most sceptical or haters of this note. The successful blend with rosemary and citrus in the opening lasts a few minutes… never enough because it is one of the best openings I remember, and it grants versatility for daytime use. And the duality with the warm combination of leather-amber-incense-almonds and tonka in the base notes gives it a manifest nocturnal quality. That duality also applies to its purposes: pure personal enjoyment or also for seduction on outings. Hours later, the leather remains at the forefront of the composition but without stridency, minimally sweetened by dried fruits, vanilla-tonka, and incense: there are no longer any citrus or aromatic traces in this gentle, persistent, and smoky bubble in its final stages. Many compare it to Bvlgari Black, but the latter loses in subtlety and performance. It smells of leather, but also of burnt rubber, tea, and vanilla. Much rougher and less accommodating. Its performance is very good. It projects from high to moderate for about 7 hours until it sits close to the skin for another 3. On clothes, it lasts much longer, easily surpassing 18 hours. The rounded bottle in iridescent blue that shifts towards violet emulates a starry sky and is one of the most beautiful in my collection. In summary, the experience with Midnight in Paris is so extraordinary that it becomes essential to have one or more backups. Those who have it or know it know I am not exaggerating. And I do not know the EDP version, which I don’t recall being marketed in our country. I understand the notes are the same, but logically it is more intense and balsamic.
Nocturnal. The truth is, my expectations were very high, fed by memories of friends wearing it and the mystique surrounding a discontinued and hard-to-find fragrance. When the opportunity arose to import it, I didn’t hesitate… and finally, we reunited. At first, it wasn’t love at first sniff; it didn’t seem like I remembered. But I didn’t think about getting rid of it, so we slowly became friends, until I regretted that it was no longer in the catalogue. I enjoy theorising about scents. They say its creator was the same person who made a modern masterpiece like Dior Homme. Logic is on my side when, at first sniff, it subtly and occasionally reminds me of that one, of course, without the iris. As I have an issue with this flower, I almost took this as a gift, a new opportunity. Automatically, this rediscovery of MiP closed the debt I had with that part of Dior that fascinates me, but which the iris prevented me from enjoying. Everything was very nice, and I allowed myself to put forward an unproven hypothesis: the friend Olivier Polge created Dior Homme in 2005, and then, no longer tied to Dior, he decided to pay homage to that scent in another way. Thus, Midnight in Paris was born in 2010. End. Excellent! Fantastic theory. Now I investigate… Nothing to do with it. I think they only share the leather note. So I don’t know, and that’s where the magic begins. I can’t deceive my nose; these fragrances are similar, there is a point of contact, the magic starts, and the imagination flies. Year 2010, and a private Olivier Polge, deprived of the Dior Homme legacy, decides to create a fragrance to pay homage to one of his best creations. I would like to think his name was the inspiration, not the result of what was achieved. Yes, I am sure it was the inspiration. Paris! The city that never sleeps. What more nocturnal perfume than this? Nocturnal? If it lasts nothing! It’s terrible! It doesn’t project! Is it necessary?… Imagine a Dior Homme without iris, subtler yet more masculine, not powerful, but… the night is long, where do you want to end your night in the ‘city of light’? How contradictory and enigmatic a paradigm… Immersed in the city of lights, curled up in the shadow of the night, this perfume was conceived for short distances, to immortalise in a scent that intimate moment, to make eternal an ephemeral and mundane memory of a midnight in Paris, or anywhere. It is a constant toast to all the awake ones on the great sleeping planet, to those nocturnal wanderers willing to fall into a bed of passion or a bohemian club until caught by the early morning. It is elegant, but not too much, just enough. It is also a bit uninhibited. It is versatile, but only within its own domain. It is a lethal weapon. It is a cunning hunter, one of those who do not need to approach their prey. It does not need to because she will come to him, and when she is close, there is no turning back. Not for hot weather, yes for the day, but with cold. But especially, it is made for the night, to go unnoticed for as long as necessary, but always ready to captivate and hypnotise. The leather present from the opening makes it masculine and animalistic. The tonka bean and almonds give just the right sweetness to make it attractive and addictive. It is not a sweet scent, not at all, it is very subtle. Finally, the incense crowns this magnificent composition and wraps it in a mystical and mysterious aura. Pleasant reunion after several years with this Parisian midnight. A happy reunion with the bitter taste of knowing that it might never happen again. To all who have the luck to own it, without being a masterpiece or a classic, Midnight in Paris will remain in memories for its exquisite scent, its beautiful bottle, and its mystical aura.
I am in Venezuela; I recently managed to get a 125ml tester version. I tried it and it caught my attention, then I fell in love quickly upon wearing it. I couldn’t hold back and asked if they had another one, as this one had a fault with the spray. They wrote back to confirm, and I didn’t hesitate to buy it. A total of $60, and they are completely worth it.
Magnificent! It’s perfect for dates or going out for dinner. I’m glad I bought it so cheaply and still have three left in my closet to enjoy now and in the future.
I was intrigued by its comparison with Bvlgari Black, which I own and adore, so I tried both versions. Regardless, the opening is enveloping yet fresh: you can detect the tea and rosemary, as well as the amber and a velvet sensation from the suede. As it dries down, the aromatic accord and a slight tonka sweetness stand out; in the dry down, the resins take the lead, adding a warm and comforting touch. Good initial projection, it softens over time, but it has excellent skin longevity, accompanying me all day. Compared to Black, I barely notice any differences (perhaps the EDT is fresher and the EDP more velvety). They share much in common, but side by side, you realise the rubbery scent of Black is absent here: they are twins, but MiP is the elegant brother who drives a Bentley, while Black is the one who prefers the motorcycle. I liked this MiP a lot. Leaning unisex but towards masculine, elegant, evocative and versatile; suitable for lunch or a formal dinner. More for winter or the shoulder seasons, for an informal but neat man. Highly recommended if you can find it; it’s not intrusive and will likely please most people.
Neither here nor there, another disappointment to add to the list after reading such enthusiastic reviews. Sometimes I wonder how almost every reviewed perfume can be a masterpiece. The bottle is beautiful, however. On my skin, I sense a light, soft leather, nothing intrusive, accompanied by a slight sweetness, probably from the tonka bean. I haven’t detected anything else. It reminds me of the old batches of Black in Men but much weaker. It will appeal to those who want to go unnoticed but with an intriguing aroma… though only a little.
Nothing surprised me in any way. Wearable, but the performance is just adequate. I detect a simple suede, very subtle white flowers, a clean scent, an unlisted talc accord… and the sweet touch of tonka bean. That’s it. Suitable for the office and days when you don’t want to complicate your life. Beyond that, I wouldn’t buy it.
I was lucky enough to get it right when it launched; I’d never heard anything like it before. All that remains for me now is the empty bottle. For those who say ‘ni fu ni fa’ (neither here nor there), you must have tried a reformulated version.
Exquisite and wearable leather… my wife, who usually dislikes leather notes, absolutely loved it. It reminds me a lot of Tom Ford Eau d’Ombre Leather, but for me, this is undoubtedly superior. The downside is that it’s not very versatile and is sadly discontinued, but otherwise, it’s a proper perfume.
Spectacular fragrance from Van Cleef & Arpels, extremely seductive and old-school. I wore it in my early twenties and loved it; it lingers on the skin and brings a sense of well-being and energy. One of the best I’ve encountered from the brand. Not advisable for hot weather in my opinion; it works brilliantly in cold climates and for daily wear. An excellent fragrance that is no longer available, at least here in Argentina.